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June 2024 Incident

Conditional sentence for central Alberta man charged in shooting incident

Jun 24, 2026 | 10:02 AM

A 16-month conditional sentence has been given to a Maskwacis, Alta, man charged in a central Alberta shooting two years ago. 

Dorian O’Shea Hunter, 25, was sentenced in Wetaskiwin Court of Justice on June 22, 2026, after pleading guilty to counts of obstructing a peace officer, two counts of unauthorized possession of firearm, and alter/deface/remove serial number, and possess firearm weapon in vehicle.  

He also pleaded guilty to two counts under the Traffic Safety Act (TSA), including operate unregulated motor vehicle/trailer, and drive motor vehicle-no insurance. Six other charges were withdrawn. 

Hunter was also given a five-year firearm prohibition and fines totalling $2,700. 

Co-accused Trey Littlechild, 26, and Alyssa Soosay, 30, both of Samson Cree Nation, saw their matters stayed in Wetaskiwin Court of Justice on July 23, 2024. 

According to the Alberta Crown Prosecution Service (ACPS), it was determined there was no reasonable likelihood of conviction for Littlechild or Soosay, so the charges against both were stayed. 

It was on June 10, 2024, when Maskwacis RCMP responded to a report of a shooting on the Samson Cree Nation. 

Related: Maskwacis RCMP respond to multiple gunshot complaints, working with Chiefs on safety 

Mounties say an investigation into the incident revealed that multiple bullets were fired into a residence occupied by several children and adults. The investigation by police led to the arrest of two individuals and the execution of a search warrant at a residence in Wetaskiwin. During that search, police say they recovered prohibited firearms and magazines. 

At that time, police were still searching for the third suspect, Dorian O’Shea Hunter, who was originally charged with: 

  • Possession of a weapon obtained by crime; 
  • Possession of a prohibited weapon with ammunition; 
  • Possession of a prohibited weapon knowing its possession is unauthorized (X2); 
  • Unsafe storage of a firearm; and 
  • Failing to comply with a release order. 

Trey Littlechild, was originally charged with: 

  • Possession of a prohibited device contrary to an Order (X2); 
  • Possession of a prohibited device knowing its possession is unauthorized; 
  • Failing to comply with a release order; and 
  • Failing to comply with a probation order. 

Alyssa Soosay was originally charged with: 

  • Discharging a firearm with intent; and 
  • Unauthorized possession of a prohibited device. 

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